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Nicest Places

After hearing all your stories and submissions, we’ve found some of the nicest places in America. From metropolitan miracles to small-town hidden gems, our nation’s capacity for human kidness will amaze you. Did your town make the list?

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Chick-fil-A Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Woodstock, GA

A fast-food chain location with mom and pop values, the Woodstock, GA, Chick-fil-A has its customers skipping others nearby to...


Edgerton, MN

No soul anywhere should ever go hungry, and in Edgerton, they make sure nobody ever has to. With Meals on...


Hyattsville, MD

Hyattsville just outside of Washington, D.C., but you don't get political battles here between neighbors gumming up the works and...


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Mount Holly, NC

Mount Holly is just your typical Southern town, which is to say the people are really, really nice! When one...


Anthem, AZ

A little place called Anthem has a big mission: To honor U.S. veterans. In addition to hosting one of the...


Lebanon, IN

Already one of the friendliest cities around, Lebanon now aims to become one of the cleanest. The can-do folks who...


Wolf Pack House in Smith’s Station, AL

Wolf Pack is a safe place for animals and people in need, even if that means someone has to sleep...


Branson, MO

Branson, home to classic midwestern kindness and hospitality, is a place that treats strangers as guests and those who are...

Linville Land Harbor in Linville, NC

Everyone waves when you pass in Linville Land Harbor, neighbor or stranger. Even the dogs bark "hello"! And volunteerism is...


Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem is a hub of good food, good people, and good times -- the perfect ingredients for a superb mixture...


Burnsville, MS

Though Burnsville is little, it is fierce. Recognizing the need for a safe environment to break the cycle of addiction,...


Superior, NE

The town's name is Superior, but it's got nothing on it's residents, a force to be reckoned with when disaster...


Unity Spiritual Center in Vero Beach, FL

A pinnacle of true selflessness, Unity Spiritual Center believes that nice people give of themselves to each other. So when...


Flowood Family YMCA in Flowood, MS

The Flowood YMCA is community hub because their interest goes far beyond formalities -- it's personal.


Ithaca, NY

Everyone is accepted in Ithaca, where people let you be exactly who you are without asking questions or demanding an...


Village Coffee Roastery in Scottsdale, AZ

Baristas at Village Coffee Roastery sling more than lattes -- they also serve smiles. After your first visit, they will...


Stacey Hurford’s Group Exercise Classes at Villa Sport Athletic Club in Beaverton, OR

Exercise instructor Stacey Hurford inspires her students far beyond that extra sit-up, motivating to do the very best for themselves...

Unity Life Enrichment Center in Sebring, FL

The doors at Unity Life Enrichment Center are eternally open, inviting the world to come as they are and go...


Christ Church in Fairgrove, NC

The congregation at Christ Church brings the love thy neighbor philosophy to life everyday, and to them, the world is...


Snowmass Village, CO

Extreme sports are a staple at Snowmass, but none will take your breath away they way the locals' kindness will.


DeRidder, LA

A military community with a rich history of being nice, fables of DeRidder's kindness stretch as far back as World...


Houston, TX

When Houston was devastated last year by Hurricane Harvey, the city proved what it was made of: nice, kind people,...


Plano, TX

People say that the kids these days have no manners -- well, that's just not true in Plano, where they're...

Hudson, NC

Everyone who works for the town of Hudson and its many organizations couldn't be nicer. Thing is, they're also your...


Bellevue, IA

When you give to Bellevue, Bellevue gives back. A long-time resident and champion of the charities in town and across...


Sun City Anthem in Henderson, NV

At Sun City Anthem, residents take care of each other, forming groups to help do things that have become difficult...


Wanamingo, MN

When you first move to Wanamingo and you don't know anybody, you'll find it surprisingly easy to make friends with...


FINALIST: North Riverside, IL

North Riverside is a town that really, really cares about helping neighbors. Don't believe me? They've actually written a manual...


Ligonier, PA

Ligonier is a classic small town. People are friendly and the main streets and parks are all beautifully maintained. And...